R is for Ronnebeck!

I just put this girl back on a plane to South Dakota. We sure had fun. How fast time flies when you have your loved ones near by! Thanks for the wonderful trip lady... stay tuned for photos to be shared once they all get uploaded!

Julie, Tony, Carter, Troy (and 6 month old fetus Kyle) I was looking at this photo of my Grandma and I standing in front of the Public Market Center sign at Pikes Place Market. It made me smile thinking of all of the faces I've brought to see this very sign. I don't have ALL the photos that have been taken, I'm sure, but here are the ones that I was able to dig out of the archives. It's sure fun to see all my visitors!  Mr & Mrs Ronnebeck! Miss Liz Raabe Liz and I Us, shortly after we were engaged. My Momma and her Sisters, Kathy & Brenda. Me and my Momma Beth Marie ME! This was right after I signed my lease to my first Apartment in Des Moines. Shannie and Erica Erica and her friend Miranda Miss Lizzy Beth. Me and my College Girlfriends! Heidi, Abby, Liz & Andrea Me and my Old Pops. Me and My Sissy Me and my Grandma Myla! Leslie & Dad!

March is a birthday heavy month around here! Happy Birthday to my sweet Niece Erica who turns 17 today! (OMG!) Hope you have a great day lady - one that is as beautiful as you are!

How does one even begin to describe what it's like to have a Sister like Shannon? She is one of the most caring, selfless, and trustworthy women in my life. I love her. She's my best friend, we've been through good and bad, and being together makes us act like we're 17 again... just ask Erica, we embarrass her all the time! It makes me tear up a little, actually. Thank you Shannon - for all the joy and smiles, what I wouldn't give to be exploring Ruby beach with you today. I am so blessed to call you my sister! You taught me all the good things in life, like Aquanet Hairspray, how to rat one's bangs, and how to be a good strong woman who holds her family together when it feels like it's falling apart... You are such an inspiring lady.  I will love you always!

In posting about Joe and Heather's new little bundle, I realized that I totally forgot to introduce Amanda's newest little one as well, she was born in October (?) and her name is Alessi Colleen. Alessi's middle name is a tribute to both her Mom and her Great Grandma Colleen. Sorry Amanda - and Welcome to our Crazy family Alessi

A BIG congratulations to Joe and Heather on their new bundle of joy! She was born this afternoon! Jett and Cooper are sure to be good (protective) older brothers! We are all a little surprised and excited because in the Nielsen bloodline so far Brenda's kids have been the only ones to produce opposite sex kids! Congrats on breaking the streak!